💚 Geelong's Green Summer | A Casual Travel Guide

Nestled along Corio Bay, just 75km from Melbourne, Geelong is Victoria’s second-largest city—but feels worlds away from hustle! 🚆 Car-Free Travel: Hop on the V/Line train at Southern Cross Station (Platform 15A) → Geelong Station in ~1 hour. Easy! 🍴 Food Mishap (A Cautionary Tale): Rebelled against hype and tried Tempo… big regret 😅 ✖️ Tiny portions, meh flavors, confusing menu (hello, fish & chips turned all-chips 🍟😂) ✖️ $50/person for sour passionfruit mojitos + disappointment Moral: Stick to Sailor’s Rest next time. 🌊 Highlights & Lowlights: 📍 Eastern Beach • Sand = ouch (maybe just my spot?), but water was crystal-clear! • Pro: Saw a cool MG CLUB vintage car show 🚗💨 📍 Eastern Beach Fountain • Overhyped for photos (my camera disagreed 📸), but chilling nearby was bliss (breezy + cute bollards!). 📍 Bollard Trail Walk • Simple but serene—fish glittered like underwater stars! ✨ • Missed sunset due to clouds, but loved watching anglers reel in their catch. 🌿 The Real Win? Spontaneity! Skipped the gallery, napped on the grass, and just breathed in the salty air. Sometimes imperfect days are the most perfect. 💙 #GreenSummer #MelbourneDayTrip #SlowTravel #GeelongDiaries #StudyAbroadLife